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  • Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Hepatology
  • 36 years of experience
  • Stanford Childrens Health Specialty Services Walnut Creek 106 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • (925) 239-2900

Brief Intro

Dr. Gugig also gives formal lectures to pediatric residents at the UCSF School of Medicine and San Francisco General Hospital and podiatry students at St. Lukes Hospital in San Francisco. He is a member of several professional societies including the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition and the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Gugig is a member of the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition subcommittee of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which publishes practice guidelines for general pediatricians. Dr. Gugig also provides pediatric services for Childrens Hospital at Kaweah Delta Hospital in Visalia, Calif., and at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fresno, Calif. He is fluent in Spanish, English and French. He places high value on family and spends his free time with his wife and their two sons. He is a certified PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) diver and a rock climbing instructor. Graduating from the Universidad Central de Venezuela (Central University of Venezuela), in Caracas, Venezuela. Dr. Gugig completed pediatric residencies at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Miami Childrens Hospital in Florida. He completed a research fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine and a clinical fellowship at the UCSF School of Medicine. For referring physicians: Open a pdf of Dr. Gugig's information with referral numbers.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Maimonides Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti - 1994

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - 1989

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Stanford Childrens Health Specialty Services
  • 106 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Hepatology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics
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Conditions Addressed

  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Esophagitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Procedures Performed

  • Liver Biopsy
  • Sigmoidoscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Health Net
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Hometown Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Partners Health Plan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Optum Health
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99